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Fe_re$ VR,4235HF • MTS Hi-Fi Stereo 4235H P_yP_x_rd p. 11-I • Bilingual (English- Spanish) On-Screen Display p. 4-3 • Mural-Brand = = :: Remote Conltols _, p. 3-I • Slow Motion StJl_ause p. 7-2 • Message Center Display p. 1-1 •...
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any CAUTION way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
CONTENTS General Information Timer Recording Introduction. Recording while you are away (VCR turned off.) Installation Considerations. Instant/Timer Recording Installation/Step with a Cable. VCR Setup Checklist. Recording Cable TV (C/_,TV) subscriber program- "_: Connectionswithantennaor a cable box..ming that requires a cable/convener box.- •...
GENERAL INFORMATION Congratulations on buying the Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). For you convenience, please read these simple Instructlons before operatlng your VCR. NOTES: _ ._, * ..- This Video Cassette Recorder is compatible with any video cassette bearing the mark _]_..
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INSTALLATION VCR Setup Checklist Step A Connect Cables to System Components ["7 1. Make equipment connectionsto VCR, (see _e fol!owingpages in this section.) ['7 2. Plug all system components into householdcurrent(120V AC-Line Outlet). Remove shipping plug from front ahdio/video jacks. :-:.!'-_"::."- "...
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INSTALLATION/Step Connections elumda_d Indoo¢/Outdoor A_nl_n= Back Panel VIDEO L-AUDIO-R ou'r TO I"V "@ Note: Make sure con- nector pins fits inside jack center holes. Step 1. Connect your antenna type or CATV cable to VCR ANT IN. Step 2. Connect Hook-up Cable from VCR OUT TO TV to TV Ant In.
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INSTALLATION/Step Audio/Video Connections (To TV A/V In Jacks) Back Panel Typical TV Back Panel _lf/ul4/c_-v /u_rr Note: You must make these additional connections to hear stereo sound while playing a tape or using the VCR Tuner as the source of the TV picture. See Additional Information.
INSTALLATION/Step VCR Front Audio Video (In) Connections Front Panel ..POWER _ISTOp&EJECT -" l_plcel Accessory Jack Panel ®®® Accessory Components: • Another VCR ._.Camcorder -Video Camera Satellite Receiver Laser Disk Player Stereo Hi-Fi Use the VCR front L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO (In)jacks for easy connection when using an accessory compo- nent temporarily.
VCR FRONT PANEL CONTROLS VCR Front Panel Cassette Loading Cassette Loaded in VCR Symbol Appears When Clock Time is AM/PM Compartment Stop/Eject Key Tape Recording/Playing Ophons On/Off Switch ,ql.41_=_:!,," PLAY ),.I,._ DA 4-Head Hi-FilHi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking i SP?EP • _EC,'tTR I:/./-/I'7 C_ANNEL T C:::::::::::D...
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_and code numbers in Ta- After installing batteries, the remote bles 1 or 3. _)nce batteries are in-- control resets itself to the following Tv Code(s) Zenith brand codes: TV=101, stalled, the Remote is VCR=201 and CABLE=301. ready to control VCR. CABLE Code(s)
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Ta- Afler installing batleries, the remote bles 1 or 3. control resets itself to the following ¢S ate TV Code(s) Zenith brand codes: "1"V=101, stalled, the Remote is VCR=201 and CABLE=301. ready to control VCR. CABLE Code(s) LEDs Indicating...
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REMOTE CONTROL KEY DESCRIPTIONS MODE-- Mode selector. A - B - C_ Features used. SEARCH-- Use to access re- cording start locations. MUTF,-- Press to turn off ADJ (ADJUST Left/Right)- Use to modify on-screenmenu sound, press again to restore. • SELECT (Up/Down)-- Use to optionsand to adjusttape play- choose on-screen menu options.
VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Overview: Features On-Screen Menus Submenus To set up VCR features see following pages. The example below shows how to use Remote Con- trol to access on-screen menus. Perform steps in order as instructed, I, 2, 3, etc., Press MENU to access on-screen menus.
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V(2R FEATURES SETUP/Step • Features Setup Requirements Features Setup Requirements with a Cable Box. TV and VCR on. TV, VCR and Cable Box On. TV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV "IV tuned to Channel 3 or set up with the TV Audio/Video In Jacks as the source of the TV pic- Audio Video In jacks as the source of the "IV pic-...
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VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Using Auto Channel (Search), VCR saves available channels In memory • AUTOCHANNEL TUNINGBAND CH.ADD/DEL ..80URCESELECT ..ON'SCREE N DISPLAY _,LANGUAGE SELECT 0r. " ' Toult prom'(_.JIT" Step 1. Turn VCR Step 4. Press ADJUST to begin search. Step 2.
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VCR FEATURES SETUP/Step Setting The VCR Clock MONTH :JANUARY :10TIlE YEAR :1995 " TIME :12:00 PM #t=_ t0 adlum 're exll ixma 'OUff' Use to choose and modify options Step 1. Turn VCR on. Left/Right arrows to choose current month, JANU- Step 2.
VCR/TV DISPLAYS Your VCR is controlled by both the remote control Notes: For all operations both the VCR and TV and the buttons on the VCR. Some VCR functions power should be ON. To control the VCR, the re- mote control should be in VCR mode. can be initiated by both units, but mostly the remote control must be used.
Tape Transport Messages 7 -- Channel DELETED 7 has been deleted. EJECT -- VCR is ejecting tape. CHANNEL -- VCR tu0ed to Channel ERROR -- See authorized:Zenith dealer. AUX -- Equipment connected to VCR Operating Indicators L-AUDIO-R/VIDEO IN is being played through VCR.
TV mode. Select channels with Remote or TV controls. Note: Remote will operate most Zenith TVs. VCR Tuner 1. Turn TV and VCR on, tune TV to Channel 3. 2. Set Remote to VCR mode. 3. Press TV/VCR SOURCE repeatedly...
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WATCHING TV (Audio/Video in TV Connections) V_42_F . POWER II$T0P AEJECT DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking • SP_EP • REC/ITR Note: This setup (Audio/Video In TV Connections) requires that the TV use the _iu.dio/Video In jacks as the source of the TV picture. " There are three tuning options' available to you for selecting channels to watch on your stereo TV.
REWIND or FAST FWD for Jet Press PLAY to resume playing tape. Search. D. Tracking Adjustment Auto/Manual Your Zenith VCR automatically adjusts tracking when you play a tape. If, however, the tape was recorded on a different VCR,...
INSTANT RECORDING • II I POWER AEECT Recording What oa Your TV Screen 1. Turn insert a VHS cassette tape. 2. Tune to channel wish to record. 3. Press REC/ITR or RECORD. Recording will continue until tape until cancel Record. Each press REC/ITR...
TIMER RECORDING ,<i<1_'*,€1_PLAY IH_rF VI_42_SI-IF DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking "J3 Recording While You Are Away (VCR turned off) 1. TV and VCR on. Insert a'VHS cassette tape. 2. Set Remote to VCR mode. 3. Press MENU, use ADJUST Left/Right to select TIMER, press MENU.
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INSTANT RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX I_JO DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed Rewind/Auto Tracking _ °I.JL.I Recording Programs with a Cable Box (VCR turned 1. TV on, VCR on, tune VCR to cable/converter box output channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. 2.
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TIMER RECORDING WITH A CABLE BOX VN42_._HF DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-Speed RawindlAuto Tracking !£. ,u/.J l_T_l, nn Timer Recording Cable Programming (VCR turned off) 1. TV on, VCR on, tune VCR to cable/converter box output channel; 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6. Cable/converter box on, tune to channel you wish to record and...
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VCR PLUS RECORDING VR4185 (Cable Box Control) POWER IISTOP & E.!ECT DA 4-Head Hi-Fi/Hi-S leed Rewind/Auto Tracking SIiIEP e REC#I'rR CNA_IklEL Recording VCR Plus Coded Programs (VCR turned off) 1. TV, VCR and cable box on. Set Remote to VCR mode.
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VCR PLHS SETHP Preliminary Setup, Outside Antenna Clockmustbe set tocorrecttime. 1. Complete Channel Mapping Worksheet. Source Select must be set to Tuner. See page 12-4 m Tuning Band must be set to TV. VCR, and TV must be turned On. 2.
VCR PLUS SETUP Preliminary Setup, Cable Service with a Cable Box Cable Tunes_to Wall,Wlndow ..Channel 19 ..--- ... - - or any ..Reflective Surface to ,": Bounce Signals to I Cable Box Cable IR (Infra Red) -- Signal Path from VCR to Cable Box -- Clock must be set to correct time.
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VCR Plus Channel Mapping Worksheet Cable Company Assigned, and VCR Plus+ TV Channel Numbers for Your Local Broadcast Area these programs over. In the example shown on the On the worksheet below, write in (with a pencil) each channel number that you receive these net- previous page, a cable subscriber...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Index Search (Use to access each recorded segment's beginning) Each time a recording starts, the VCR marks that For example, rewind the tape to the beginning. location with an index mark; Index 1, Index 2, In- Press SEARCH. To advance the tape to Index loca- dex 3, etc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AUX Channel (Use to Play or Record from Accessory System Components) (Connected to the VCR Audio/Video In Jacks) Channel, which is the lowest/highest number in the channel scan. This sets up the VCR t6 receive the Step 1. Press MENU. Press ADJUST LcfiJ_ght signal from the system component (Video Disk...
SERVICE INFORMATION Before Calling for Servlce Following are some common problems associated with operating a VCR. Please refer to the following Problem/Resolution Chart before calling for service. Many problems are created when the writing key is pressed on the remote control. As a prelude to solv- hag any VCR problem, turn TV, VCR and (if you have one) Cable Box on.
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SERVICE INFORMATION Clock is not set to correct time. Set clock to correct time. Timer recording is not possible. !Timer has been programmed Reprogram Timer. iincorrectly. VCR is on. I'urn VCR off to activate Timer. TillER SET or TMR does not appear Reprogram Timer.
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SERVICE INFORMATION MAINTENANCE Auto Head Cleaning/Video Head Cleaning The VCR automatically cleans the heads as it is used. However after long periods of use, the-video heads may become clogged with accumulated dirt, causing distortion. When this occurs, use do-it-yourself wet head cleaning cassettesavailable through your nearest Scars Retail Store or Service Center.
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VCR FEATURES CHART roll FEATURES VR2D5 VR4L35 VR4185 VR4235HF VCR Plus + + (Cable Box Control) 2-Heads -3" 4-Heads --..-..X ..On-Screen Audio Menu Front/Rear Audio/Video In Jacks Stereo Audio In/Out Jacks Monaural VCR Monaural VCR Monaural VCR Steroo VCR Rear Audio/Video Out Jacks Record Speeds SP/EP Playback Speeds SP/LP/EP...
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For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am - 7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-365-7278) ,'° For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-8OO-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) For the location of a Sears Repair Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1 -800-488-1222...
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other dghts which vary from state to state. Seam, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. S-WAKR Printed in Korea ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Zenith Part No. 206-2960 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025 Issue O...
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